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01 Jan 2024 19:00:14
Ola Solbakken?
Rumoured to be close to signing? He ripped us apart when playing for Bodo a few seasons back but not did much at Roma and has just had his loan at Olympiakos cut short.
If he gets his form back from a few years back may be a top class signing.
HH.
{Ed007's Note - Solbakken's already played for Roma and Olympiacos so he can't play for another team this season, Mikey. We could buy him this month, register him as a Celtic player but he wouldn't be allowed to play any matches for us.}
1.) 01 Jan 2024 19:20:22
Maybe a no starter then! Big McKenna and Shankland it is then haha!
{Ed007's Note - ?? If this window shuts and we haven't signed McKenna I'm blocking your number mate!}
2.) 01 Jan 2024 21:46:22
Shame Solbakken is definitely the type of player we should be after.
{Ed007's Note - Maybe we can line something up for the summer.}
3.) 01 Jan 2024 21:59:04
Now might be a perfect time to get him lined up for the summer if we actually want him.
{Ed007's Note - If Roma were willing to sell him on the cheap, a free or even a loan to buy in the summer we realistically bring him in to get integrated into the squad, training, living in Scotland etc and have him up to speed for next season.
I wouldn't imagine his wages would be a problem to cover for 5/6 months of nothing considering what we do have hanging about the squad.}
4.) 01 Jan 2024 22:19:02
Is it only two teams a player can play for in a season?, I thought it changed to three. Thought I had seen teams recall a player from a loan they weren’t getting game time at and then send them out again.
{Ed007's Note - It changed during Covid but it's back to 2.}
5.) 01 Jan 2024 22:26:29
He destroyed us a couple of seasons ago, with bodo. We couldn’t get near a few of their players, a worry could be that none have done anything in the following seasons and it could have been a flash in the pan season, or they actually just fitted in well with bodo. Unlike all the other teams in the spfl we give wingers room to hurt us as we are an attacking side, it’s ok having pace but if there is 11 players sitting in front of you, there is nowhere to use the pace. For me we need a jota type winger or in fact jota who can create space by skinning a full back either way.
6.) 02 Jan 2024 12:12:52
Solbakken would be a great shout IMO.
As you say Ed, even if we could sign him and give him tine to settle and train ahead of next season.
☘️ ? ☘️.
{Ed007's Note - ??
22 Oct 2021 07:41:20
Daizan Maeda, ST from Japanese league and Yokohama Marinos looks to be arriving 1st January. Deal tied up anytime soon, HH.
1.) 22 Oct 2021 09:13:18
The guy looks rapid! His 1st touch and movement will leave players here on their @rse lol. Good signing if we can get it done.
HH
Chris1888.
2.) 22 Oct 2021 09:19:14
That would be brilliant Mickey because he’s played with Kyogo before which is a bonus.
Maeda has scored an impressive 18 goals this season in 30 games.
He’s an all rounder with 7 right footed goals,6 left footed goals and 5 headers.
3.) 22 Oct 2021 09:39:43
I wonder if Celtic will be able to get him signed for the New Year Derby.
January 1st is a holiday and lands on a Saturday, with the game on the Sunday.
4.) 22 Oct 2021 10:05:26
Guys the big question is will our Scottish media like MAEDA or will their Sevvie pals send out a MAYDAY.
5.) 22 Oct 2021 12:57:03
Knew this guy was going to be on our radar when Ange said he's looking at more J league players for the next window. Wonder if we'll go for Yamaguchi or Misao too.
6.) 22 Oct 2021 16:44:14
This boy plays off rhe left so might mean jota going to right, but good prob to have.
7.) 22 Oct 2021 16:49:17
Buzz
From experience the powers that be are unlikely to burst a gut trying to get his signing rushed through for our game at New Year.
8.) 22 Oct 2021 18:29:04
i think we will have to give him a bit of rest buzz mate as he will have just completed a season or he might be raring to go.
9.) 22 Oct 2021 20:01:10
The last league game in the Japanese league is on December 4th and that’s good news for Ange and Celtic.
Any players from the J1 league that Celtic sign will get 4 weeks rest and then they can train with their new team mates before playing their first league match for Celtic at Tynecastle on January 26th.
It’s perfect for the second half of the season.
10.) 22 Oct 2021 20:40:36
buzz you really are the man of info buddy that is perfect for us if he signs buddy.
11.) 22 Oct 2021 22:37:31
If i was picking 3 from the J league I would pick Maeda, Samper, and Reo Hatate.
What would your 3 be buzz?
12.) 23 Oct 2021 11:49:59
Rayman, I like the look of Maeda.
I don’t really know the players in that league but I trust Ange to find Celtic another couple of gems.
13.) 23 Oct 2021 12:04:34
Yea he is rapid buzz he reminds me of Agathe in the way that he doesn't look like he is getting there then manages to accelarate again.
He would be great for us in a defensive capacity too as he chases back for everything like Kyogo does.
14.) 23 Oct 2021 14:39:14
Rayman,
I read that Maeda has had 9 of the 10 most sprints in a game in the J1 this season.
The only other player to get into the top 10 was Kyogo.
Maeda must run about all day, a big difference to watching Ajeti.
11 Aug 2021 10:18:44
Josip Juranovic, Croatian RB who plays for Legia Warsaw. Celtic should have deal wrapped up in next 48 hours after Legia exited Champions League last night and are desperate to raise much needed funds. Juranoivc is pushing on to be first choice RB for Croatia national team. HH.
1.) 11 Aug 2021 13:48:58
Is he good at defending which to me is a priority.
28 May 2021 16:21:49
Supposedly the Howe Deal was dead weeks ago and Celtic is now in advanced talks with Lucian Favre who in my opinion is a far more superior candidate for the role. I understand fans anger but if you look into Favre (hopefully true) you will see how good the guy is. I'm actually surprised we can get him to Scotland but if it's true I'd be over the moon. HH.
1.) 28 May 2021 16:32:14
I hope you’re correct Mikey. Farce is an excellent candidate. My question would be though if the deal was dead weeks ago, why have we waited so long to progress with Farve. It’s a rhetorical question mate, I’m not looking for an answer.
2.) 28 May 2021 16:43:24
I think Howe has just been a big smokescreen, Yes I would've liked Howe but if it's True about Favre then that's even better. If anyone on this forum had a choice between the two 99% would pick Favre and rightly so. Like I've said I understand the fans reaction but if you sit back and look at the situation and if true Farve will be announced soon we are in business with this guy as he is one of the best around. HH.
3.) 28 May 2021 16:47:55
Favre would do for me just a mess all around though IF the deal for Howe is dead. And IF it's because he couldn't assemble his back room team then that should have been sought long ago make sure everything and everyone was in place. Total disaster from a club and board point of view. Another reason a lot of that board should move over because it looks like they don't have a clue. As for Howe I am disappointed in him he could have and should have sounded out the people he wanted for his back room staff. Before stringing Celtic along.
4.) 28 May 2021 16:55:09
yeah mate i would rather Favre i dint really want howe.
5.) 28 May 2021 17:10:51
It will be interesting now if Howe gets another job, will he get the Bournemouth staff? Or will it be a deal breaker like it was for us . Will it ultimately mean we didn’t want to pay for his staff and sports scientists?
6.) 28 May 2021 17:15:21
I don't believe anything till June 2nd bit I believe there will be a shock and a good one HH.
7.) 28 May 2021 17:53:30
Hope you are right mickey. If we are only trying to get someone in now this has gone tits up we are in real trouble.
19 Apr 2021 18:54:38
If it's true that Eddie Howe will be Tottenham's manager in the next few hours then good riddance. I also don't care what anyone says I would love Mourinho as the club's next manager. It would be very interesting to see how Christie and Eddy would get on with someone that doesn't take any crap! HH.
1.) 19 Apr 2021 19:09:44
The Special One as D. O. F.
2.) 19 Apr 2021 19:11:11
Can't see spurs going for howe.
3.) 19 Apr 2021 19:55:22
Seen Keane, s name linked again. no fing chance and this harkin as dof is dragging on as much as the manager. get this sorted ASAP hoops. you owe it to the fans.
4.) 19 Apr 2021 19:56:07
Well there's a hold up somewhere if Howe is to become the next Celtic manager. Spurs might just be the club he's holding out for.
{Ed007's Note - Julian Nagelsmann can expect a call from London.}
5.) 19 Apr 2021 20:02:16
I'm with you on Mourinho Michael. I'd take him in a heartbeat. If there's nothing in the pipeline we at least need to pick up the phone and ask the question.
{Ed007's Note - If Jose HATED living in Manchester then I can't see him rolling up in Glasgow, Del.}
6.) 19 Apr 2021 20:26:09
Nothing wrong with asking the question Del, Ed I know what you mean regarding living in Glasgow but surely worth a phone call?
{Ed007's Note - If I was Dominic McKay I don't think Jose Mourinho laughing down the phone at me in your first couple of days in the job would be the best start - and that's even if he picked up.
So you want Celtic to just forget all the work and planning they've done because Mourinho's left Spurs? Wouldn't that just show what some have said about there being no plan or direction?}
7.) 19 Apr 2021 20:46:31
what and you would be surprised if that was the case?
{Ed007's Note - Yes.}
8.) 19 Apr 2021 20:48:21
And you say all the work and planning? How do you known that there is planning going on? Cause from what I see its all the same rubbish that's been happening from the first day of the season.
{Ed007's Note - Well we've got rid of a manager and the CEO who has been replaced and we've spoken to potential DOFs and manager(s) do you think that just happened with no planning and the football fairies sorted it out?}
9.) 19 Apr 2021 20:58:09
I've got 0% trust in this football club at the moment which is totally understandable. I'm actually worried we haven't really spoken to anyone but that's just my opinion and it probably means nothing to most but that's just the way it goes.
{Ed007's Note - There's probably a lot feel the same, Mikey but there's work being done. Hope everything's going OK mate ðŸ‘
10.) 19 Apr 2021 21:06:54
Everything is going 100% better than a few months ago thanks for asking. Other than Celtic ruining my life at the moment haha!
{Ed007's Note - 👠Get your bahooky on the podcast as well.}
11.) 19 Apr 2021 21:19:55
I've been in the live chat every episode so far. I'm really enjoying hearing from everyone that's been commenting for years!
{Ed007's Note - ðŸ‘
12.) 19 Apr 2021 21:32:17
If your ever needing any extras on the podcast to talk nonsense then i'm available haha!
{Ed007's Note - Good man, get Skype set up and add me at live:ed007 and we'll get that sorted out ðŸ‘
13.) 19 Apr 2021 21:47:19
Patience is a virtue ðŸ™.
14.) 19 Apr 2021 21:48:14
I still think it will be Howe, but I would not be surprised if he is not named as manager untill after last game of season.
{Ed007's Note - The only reason I can think of for that being the case is that the rumours of him still being paid by Bournemouth (on gardening leave) are accurate.}
15.) 19 Apr 2021 21:50:59
No bother Ed I’ll get that added ðŸ‘.
{Ed007's Note - ðŸ‘
16.) 19 Apr 2021 22:24:29
Del boy and Michael. get a grip!
17.) 19 Apr 2021 22:32:58
My gut feeling is a plan is in place with regards to DOF and manager. I don't think the manager will be Howe though.
I just meant if nothing is in place or goalposts had been moved I'd be quite happy with Mourinho if it worked for both parties. Its pie in the sky stuff like Rafa but if you don't ask you don't get.
18.) 20 Apr 2021 00:59:02
Mourinho is never coming to Celtic. A young up and coming manager who will use us a stepping stone to a bigger league is the best we can do. Same with players. We might be a club with a big history but in this money driven football world we are no longer a big club.
19.) 20 Apr 2021 08:38:27
Howe has criticised the esl so I doubt he is going spurs.
20.) 20 Apr 2021 13:26:34
Nagelsmann will go to Spurs and March will replace Nagelsmann at Leipzig. No way will Howe be on Spurs' radar.
21.) 20 Apr 2021 14:18:03
Jose is anti football - Watching Spurs play is worse than watching Celtic
Jose is finished as a manager, his way of playing football is no longer giving him the results he once managed to get at Inter.
22.) 20 Apr 2021 21:23:53
Is it possible that The Chief Executive is going to appoint the DOF and that between them they will select the manager?
Managerial candidates will obviously been interviewed just like Welsh has had an extended contract without a manager.
It might be that Howe was interviewed, is interested but advised that the decision will be made in due course by DOF and Chief Executive as that’s part of their remit surely.
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17 Apr 2024 12:29:43
Afternoon, I hope all the posters are well!
I wanted to ask if anyone is attending the Euros in the Summer to support the mighty Scotland?
I am heading to Germany on the 17th of June for around 5 days! I'll Be in Germany for the Scotland Vs Switzerland game.
Meeting up with fellow posters for a small orange juice would be good.
HH.
12 Apr 2024 07:55:43
Morning All,
I hope everyone is doing well!
I just wanted to give a shout-out to my team from Bergamo, Atalanta! What a result last night against a team we supposedly had NO chance of coming close to. In the end, the supposed English giants were embarrassed at their ground!
Big shout out to my mates from Italy Lorenzo and Fab for offering me a ticket but I couldn't make due to family commitments.
Why is most of the atmosphere in these stadiums pumped out by speakers around the ground? It's ok you can leave it up to the fanatical away support to show you how to create a proper atmosphere!
Have a great weekend everyone!
1.) 12 Apr 2024 09:12:49
That will be an expensive Final in Dublin with flights and accommodation.
I hope the Italian’s make it.
2.) 12 Apr 2024 09:26:41
I follow Atalanta as well. I have a friend at work who supports Liverpool and he was very confident going into this. I tried to tell him how good Atalanta are and the way they play football but he just gave me a blank look. He’ll be thinking I’m an Italian football guru after that last night.
3.) 12 Apr 2024 09:41:10
It was a great result for Atalanta.
Atalanta are a great example of what you can achieve with limited funds if you have a good blueprint, a good team to implement it, a good succession plan and great scouting and coaching.
Celtic could learn from their model.
4.) 12 Apr 2024 11:34:05
They're a proper team with pace and physique. definitely a cl team in the making. Great defending as well.
{Ed007's Note - Just in response to Wee Joe, their model included a certain Lee Congerton as Head of Senior Recruitment & International Development before the lure of Saudi money took him over there last month.}
5.) 12 Apr 2024 12:15:39
@ed I was not aware that Lee congrrton was there.
This would suggest that he was either not a good fit for Celtic or he was not given free reign to work his magic or he has a better team helping him.
{Ed007's Note - Maybe a bit of all 3, Joe.}
6.) 12 Apr 2024 13:03:44
Abd buying inferior players on the cheap.
{Ed007's Note - It wasn't Congerton that decided who we bought.}
7.) 12 Apr 2024 13:07:56
Yeah it could be a combination of them all.
Knowing what I know about Lawwell ego, my guess is that he was not given free reign and had to work under constraints, which can be a good and bad thing.
If memory serves me right he identified Daniel castagne but Celtic would not meet the valuation.
{Ed007's Note - There's probably more than Castagne that slipped through the net on Daddy Lawwell's watch as unofficial DOF.}
8.) 12 Apr 2024 17:49:19
I reckon you are right. Hopefully he will get removed in the summer.
{Ed007's Note - I'm expecting, well more hoping I suppose lol, there will be big changes behind the scenes in the footballing department but - and I know there are some rumours he will be leaving or even retiring as he turns 65 next month - I don't think PL will be going anywhere.
If we keep him away from the footballing side of things he is still a big asset to the Club because of the clout he has in the wider footballing world.}
9.) 12 Apr 2024 19:11:48
We would need to be getting our recruitment / scouting team and their responsibilities sorted out very quickly . Not many weeks until the close season and if we don’t get everyone in position very soon, we will be playing catch up again.
10.) 13 Apr 2024 02:03:00
I take your point ed but I have had enough of him.
He has messed up too many transfer windows over the years and that has cost us several titles.
His succession planning for managers has been extremely poor and sometimes we have had to wait months for a new manager.
However, his main crime in my eyes, was signing off on the resurrection of Rangers and then pretending he does not know anything about the secret 5 way agreement. Then to top that off he refused to pursue Rangers and the SFA after they swindled us out of a champions league spot.
While he is still at the club, there won't be harmony between the fans and the board, which is not healthy for our club.
{Ed007's Note - I can't disagree with any of that, Joe but it's good for Celtic - and Scottish football - to have someone in the upper echelons of UEFA with the respect, clout & power PL has, that's why I can't see him leaving unless it's his own decision.}
11.) 13 Apr 2024 13:47:07
We are pretty certain PL has messed up transfer deals . However I would be surprised if he was responsible for as many as most of us blame him for . Celtic dealings on transfer market are mostly carried in private and we have no idea what is happening . It is relatively easy for us to put 2 and 2 together and blame PL. He could well be to blame, but if he was he had to be carrying out instructions from our largest minority share holder who wouldn’t keep him in position as long if he wasn’t doing what was required. Was there any point of removing PL to replace him by someone else doing job exactly the same.
The five way agreement, I would think had to be agreed at Board level, not by single employee. Surely something as important would need Board approval or Disapproval. I am glad he is no longer C EO, as anyone too long in a post of that signifIcance isn’t good for any club.
07 Apr 2024 19:21:58
I have mixed feelings after that today, But my gut is still telling me we threw it away. The only bonus is if we win the remainder of our games we win the league.
I know these games always have talking points but the worst decision for me was the Iwata foul. I mean "Cheating Beating" looked directly at it and waved play on. It was one of the most blatant fouls I've seen and the ref was 5 yards from it. Even Walsh on VAR couldn't allow that even tho they probably tried everything to allow it.
Also the Olympic diver Silva? He dove 3 times in the first half yet received NO yellow? One of them was rescinded after "Cheating Beating" decided it wasn't a dive (it clearly was) .
How long will Celtic stay silent when the corruption in Scottish football is as bad as it is?
Lastly Mcgregor, My god have some time off fella, he should never have been on that Park today and in the end, the introduction of Yang and McGregor cost us the game with slack passing and letting one of the most one-footed players in Scotland cut in and shoot on his favored foot.
Idah must Start all games going forward for me and I NEVER thought I would ever say that, Kyogo is well off it.
HH.
1.) 07 Apr 2024 19:37:59
Agree with most of that and would add that the worst part of cheating was his yellow carding of Celtic players but not a thing against sevco players for similar offences.
This cost us in the second half, as we were far more cautious in challenges which allowed them to come back into it.
26 Mar 2024 19:10:00
A Happy 1st Birthday to my wee man Michael Jnr! Wow, that year just flew in! This time next year I'll have 2 with another on the way! It's amazing how having a child changes your life for the better! Also, a big thanks to @Ed007 (Mark) and his Mrs. Jac for sending a Celtic tracksuit for him, I can't thank you both enough. HH.
{Ed007's Note - You're very welcome, Mikey and a huge happy birthday to Mikey Jnr. ????
1.) 26 Mar 2024 19:48:37
That was a quick year Mikey.
It won’t be long until he’s walking up those steps to visit Paradise in the East End.
Hoopy 1st Birthday Michael Jnr ?.
{Ed007's Note - He's already been Buzz!}
2.) 26 Mar 2024 20:34:21
OMG,
Crawling up the steps ?.
{Ed007's Note - ??
3.) 27 Mar 2024 10:49:06
Congrats Mike nothing better ??.
12 Mar 2024 13:11:10
The way Celtic and Adidas are robbing the fans just now with 4th and 5th kits along with training gear is embarrassing! With the season nearly at an end, they have released more shirts along with training gear for Irish Origins! nothing like tugging at the heartstrings of most Celtic fans!
1.) 12 Mar 2024 18:13:57
Mikey,
I was thinking the same thing.
Our board really are a ticket, £67M in the bank and yet we've got more outfits than a Mariah Carey concert, .
☘️ ? ☘️.
2.) 12 Mar 2024 18:33:22
Michael
The clubs timing and inability to read the room astounds me.
That’s 8 kits released in one calendar year.
It’s probably a contractual commitment with adidas but given their failure to invest in the playing squad I hope they are at least moderately embarrassed.
Ashamed in what are difficult economic times for many fans would be too much to expect.
Celebrate our Irish origins?
Green white and orange with a tri-colour on the back and shamrock instead of the badge.
Don’t sing the songs but buy the merchandise.
3.) 12 Mar 2024 19:10:06
When you hear about how smaller clubs build bridges and make efforts to bond and appreciate their support. Our Board are greedy, aloof parasites - to put it mildly.
4.) 12 Mar 2024 20:13:40
I think a lot of fans who buy this will go down the Barrass route. don't itll be full bung through the club. Reckon them and Adidas may get a bit of a shock this time.
5.) 12 Mar 2024 20:21:23
Cost of living crisis and they pull stunts like this! If we were flying high in the league, encouraged by the investments made on players and getting value for viewing on the pitch then I'd understand, but when it's dross they can do one, it's a bloody nice shirt as well ??.
6.) 12 Mar 2024 20:49:02
I agree with what your saying, but no one forces you to buy them . Its up to you if you want to purchase or not . They have a cheek though.
7.) 12 Mar 2024 20:54:00
Exactly we're not the only club that does it. you don't need to buy them.
8.) 16 Mar 2024 13:20:08
Nobody has to buy the new strips. I haven’t bought one since I went to Seville. It can be done.
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06 Jan 2024 11:04:47
Buzz,
Why would we sign a proven Scottish Internationalist at a very good age for free when we could sign an unknown from another country for 3/ 4mill and hope for the best? This is Celtic we are talking about.
In the past, we have signed players like Steven Pressley and Gary Caldwell and while they were certainly no world beaters they were solid and gave 7/ 10+ every game they played.
Celtic's transfer policy in recent times is terrible, they get lucky with the odd gem (jota, van Dijk) but you need to look at some of the players we currently have in the club to realise how bad it has been in recent years.
Kwon, Kobayashi, and Ideguchi to name a few are some of the worst players I've seen in a Celtic jersey. Thankfully it looks like all 3 will be off the book by the end of the month.
HH
HH.
01 Jan 2024 19:20:22
Maybe a no starter then! Big McKenna and Shankland it is then haha!
{Ed007's Note - ?? If this window shuts and we haven't signed McKenna I'm blocking your number mate!}
14 Aug 2023 12:37:03
If Joe Hart is our no1 for the season we are in serious trouble. Again I’ll reiterate, Nothing against Joe Hart as a person as he seems a decent guy. But as a GK he is nowhere near good enough to be Celtic number 1.
17 Aug 2021 14:26:57
IMO you don't fluke that many goals especially for a team who got relegated! He scored more goals than Malen for PSV who was just sold for 32million.
HH.
28 May 2021 16:43:24
I think Howe has just been a big smokescreen, Yes I would've liked Howe but if it's True about Favre then that's even better. If anyone on this forum had a choice between the two 99% would pick Favre and rightly so. Like I've said I understand the fans reaction but if you sit back and look at the situation and if true Farve will be announced soon we are in business with this guy as he is one of the best around. HH.
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10 Dec 2023 14:54:30
The players downed tools and showed absolutely no fight in that 2nd half. That is very much the player's problem.
10 Dec 2023 11:52:15
How many good CB’s out that 8 are decent wee joe?
We obviously need to move on many players, I was just saying that it would be a good option imo.
10 Dec 2023 11:29:35
Buzz i was just speaking to Ed and was saying he reminds of Steven McManus. He certainly isn't fancy but he would run through a train for the club!
22 Oct 2023 18:39:59
Thanks for the message mate, we are back in the house today after power and flooding problems. Been a bit of a nightmare few days! Hope all is well.
20 Oct 2023 13:07:02
I lived in Broughty Ferry a few years back now. It's a lovely place but too busy for me. I like the quiet life in the country now.